US3782397A
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Toothbrush and dental-floss dispenser
Assignee: PRO Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1972-10-13
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A toothbrush is described which is so constructed as to contain a novel dental-floss dispenser in the handle thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 R Mccord
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:59
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B15/00; A46B15/0055; A46B15/0069; A46B15/0071; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
In a toothbrush comprising a handle equipped at one end with longitudinally spaced rows of tufts of suitable bristles and at the opposite end with a dental-floss dispenser, said dental-floss dispenser comprising a dental-floss roller containing dental floss on it, said roller being mounted inside the handle of the toothbrush, there also being mounted adjacent the dental-floss roller a dental-floss cutter equipped with an open slot to receive the dental floss before it is cut, the improvement comprising the provision of a slotted end cap which is rotatably mounted on the opposite end of the toothbrush handle so as to cover or expose the dental-floss cutter as said end cap is rotated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
In a toothbrush comprising a handle equipped at one end with longitudinally spaced rows of tufts of suitable bristles and at the opposite end with a dental-floss dispenser, said dental-floss dispenser comprising a dental-floss roller containing dental floss on it, said roller being mounted inside the handle of the toothbrush, there also being mounted adjacent the dental-floss roller a dental-floss cutter equipped with an open slot to receive the dental floss before it is cut, the improvement comprising the provision of a slotted end cap which is rotatably mounted on the opposite end of the toothbrush handle so as to cover or expose the dental-floss cutter as said end cap is rotated.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |